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West Bank and Gaza: Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)

In , West Bank and Gaza's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 25.38.

That's up 27.1% from 2020, the highest value on record.

The global average for this indicator in 2021 was 30.00 . West Bank and Gaza ranks #99 globally out of 185 reporting countries. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.

Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.COMM.ZS) • Data as of 2021

Trend (2000–2021)

West Bank and Gaza Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) trend 2020: COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020 · COVID-19 pandemic

Highlights

Peak
25.38
Trough
13.75
1-year change
+27.1%

Historical Data — Last 10 Years

Year Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)
25.3827
19.9669
13.7520
15.6777
17.0917
21.1167

About Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)

Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions include infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.

Indicator code: SH.DTH.COMM.ZSCategory: Health & Population

Frequently asked questions

What was West Bank and Gaza's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021?
In 2021, West Bank and Gaza's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) was 25.38, according to World Bank Open Data.
Is West Bank and Gaza's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rising or falling?
West Bank and Gaza's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) rose 27.1% from 2020 to 2021.
How does West Bank and Gaza rank globally on Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total)?
In 2021, West Bank and Gaza ranked #99 out of 185 countries reporting Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total).
How does West Bank and Gaza's Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) compare to the world average?
The global average for Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) in 2021 was 30.00, so West Bank and Gaza is below the world average. Within Middle East, North Africa, Afghanistan & Pakistan, it ranks #11 of 23.
What is Cause of death, by communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions (% of total) and how is it measured?
Cause of death refers to the share of all deaths for all ages by underlying causes. Communicable diseases and maternal, prenatal and nutrition conditions include infectious and parasitic diseases, respiratory infections, and nutritional deficiencies such as underweight and stunting.
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Source: World Bank Open Data (SH.DTH.COMM.ZS), CC BY 4.0.